Montana high in older workers involved in fatal accidents

In Montana and across the U.S., a greater number of people are working
later in life. There are benefits to this, but there can also be drawbacks.
Research indicates that many fatalities on the job involve people who
are considered older. With this rise in people who are working at age
55 and older, there is information about the number of people in this
category who are victims of fatal workplace accidents. In this research
analyzed by the Associated Press, Montana was fourth in the U.S. for the
number of older workers who died while working.

In Montana in 2015, there were 16 people age 55 and older who died in fatal
workplace accidents. There were 36 deaths in total. That comes to 44 percent
being at least age 55. Overall, the numbers were 12.58 deaths for every
100,000 workers. A minimum of 10 people within that age range died annually
from 2006 forward. Across the nation, approximately 35 percent of fatalities
in the workplace involved a person who was 55 and above.

According to Department of Labor statistics, almost 6.5 percent of people
in Montana's workforce are 65 and older. This is the second highest
number in the nation. In 2015, Montana came in third for the most fatal
workplace accidents. For every 100,000 workers, there were 7.35 fatalities.
That was a reduction from 2007 when there were 11.49 fatalities for every
100,000 workers.

For a variety of reasons, many older people are working far longer than
people in the same age range once did. This could be attributed to financial
needs, that people are living longer, because they want to stay productive,
and for numerous other explanations. Regardless of the reason older people
are working, it is relevant to keep track of the age of those involved
in fatal workplace accidents. For those who have lost a loved one in a
fatal accident while the person was at work, it is important to determine how it happened
and consider a legal filing for compensation. A lawyer experienced with
workplace injuries and fatalities can help with a case.

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